2248. There was then a conversation about reflection, and it was shown that with the person on earth the case is almost the same as when I was in a place where a bell sounded every hour. When I was not reflecting on it or paying any attention to the sound of the bell, I could not tell that it had rung at all, or even that I had heard it, being without reflection. This was very often the case, which amazed me. The same applies even to the sounds of larger bells, as well as to all other objects, one differently than another, with unlimited variety-objects both of hearing and of sight, of taste, of smell, of touch. For example, in regard to touch, without reflection one does not feel in this or that part, but when paying attention, at once there is sensation. Now, as I write, I feel that I am touching and bearing down on my pen, and that the fact is as I feel it. In short, the instances are countless that lead to the conclusion that because a spirit who so to speak puts on a person on earth does not have reflection, he therefore cannot see through the person's eyes, and that reflection cannot be given except by the Lord Alone. Neither can he hear. Spirits are constantly reflecting, as I have realized by a plain sensation, and often, in fact, a painful one, together with a feeling of pressure and a strong pulling, etc.